1972 VOLVO 1800ES sport wagon. rare, original and gorgeous.
1972 Volvo Other 1800 ES
Technical specifications of Volvo Other 1972 | |
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Price: | - |
Condition: | Used |
Item location: | Lakewood, California, United States |
Make: | Volvo |
Model: | Other |
SubModel: | 1800 ES |
Trim: | original |
Year: | 1972 |
Mileage: | 185,000 |
Color: | Green |
Power options: | Air Conditioning |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | rwd |
Interior color: | Tan |
Vehicle Title: | Salvage |
You are interested? | Contact the seller! |
Car description |
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THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A 1972 VOLVO 1800 ES, N APPRECIATING CLASSIC CAR THAT IS PERFECT FOR CAR SHOWS AND AS AN EVERY DAY DRIVER. These Volvo p1800's have proven reliability and ease of maintenance. if you've seen the latest auction sale prices on these cars, ou know this car has proven potential in the marketplace, nd is one of the fastest appreciating vehicles anywhere. this reliable volvo can be enjoyed through time, nd still be a very solid investment. this California car has just finished a two year cosmetic restoration. two stage clearcoat paint in the original volvo green that the car was born with. colorsanded and buffed. new triple plated chrome bumpers and much polished stainless trim. new caramel custom woven carpets, padding and front seats. leather wrapped sport steering wheel, lightly smaller diameter makes getting in and out of the car a much easier proposition. new rubber weatherstripping, ood insulation. original stock wheels with trim rings and stainless center caps. new tires. smooth running original recently serviced Volvo B20 engine, ith original bosch d-jetronic fuel injection. i've owned a number of these cars, nd this motor is the peppiest of them all. nicely detailed engine. nice shifting 4 speed factory manual transmission with working factory electronic laycock overdrive. rear bumper guard option. vintage am/fm cassette stereo is in place, nd is ready to install speakers where and how you see fit. no holes cut in any of the trim panels. this california car still wears its original floors and pans, nd have been coated with por-15 for future protection and peace of mind. curved dual factory exhaust has a wonderful raspy sound. ready for show and shine car shows. gauges and accessories are operational, not clock and oil press gauge), quipped with air conditioning, ut in typical fashion, as had some parts removed from the motor. some a/c spare parts (compressor/brackets are included with the car. recent brake work. new dash caps. I am able to assist with worldwide shipping, nd live close to shipping ports. non-refundable $500 deposit is required within 24 hours of auction's end via paypal. balance to be paid within 3 days of auction's end, nd not through paypal, nless special arrangements have been made in advance. please feel free to inspect this car prior to auction's end. I do not show this vehicle after the auction has ended until the balance has been paid. thank you for respecting these conditions. but if you want a very nice 1800 that you can be very proud of and enjoy day in and day out, hen please bid.........and do so right away..........as this car is available for local sale, nd If I get my price I reserve the right to end this auction early. it can be a concern to purchase a vehicle that you've never seen before. i want you to know exactly what you are buying, nd the quality of the car. because of this i have created a detailed video of the car for your examiniaton. you are also welcome to take a detailed video tour of the vehicle at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVSrzOoaLzQ the car has just had ipd polyurethane sway bar link kit, adiator service, ater pump replacement and further micropolish colorsand and buff, o make the paint even nicer, ince the video was created. if you have taken on one of these cars as a project, ou know how difficult and they can be to restore, nd not for the impatient or faint of heart. this one has already had all the blood, weat, ears and time bestowed on it. many years ago, hese cars had almost no value, nd insurance companys would consider them total losses for minor damage or theft. that is true about this car. i see no signs of any physical damage on the car, o i assume that at some point, ong ago in its life, t was probably stolen. this is not a concours car....., owever, t is a beautiful car that was built with the full intent to drive and enjoy, nd look fantastic while doing it. please consider that this is a 40 year old used car, ut you wouldn't know it to look at it, r to drive it. you may be interested that sports car marketplace magazine, as named these cars as one of the 10 best buys to appreciate in value for under $50k.........and if you've been watching the auctions, our recent and comparable examples sold for over $80k at auction. a similarly equipped red example sold at Bonhams last year for $96k............so this may be your last chance to be able to afford this rare classic. only 8000 examples were produced during the car's 2 year build run..........most rusted away, o very few exist, nd even fewer exist in this car's condition. i expect prices to rise again as soon as the auctions start again this year. please bid to win...........check with your wife, our mistress, our grandma, our dog, bama, r whomever you have to check with, before you bid. On Mar-31-15 at 10:53:45 PDT, eller added the following information:
buy it now price is $24,450.